pewter

Oznaczający (Angielski)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
2. (countable, historical, uncountable) An alloy of tin and lead.
3. (countable, uncountable) Items made of pewter; pewterware.
4. (countable, uncountable) A beer tankard made from pewter.
5. (countable, uncountable) A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
6. (countable, dated, slang, uncountable) Prize money.

Adj

Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

Verb

To coat with pewter.

Koncepcje

cyna

cynowy

cynołów

pewter

Synonimy

tin

solder

gold

hoe

musical instrument

precious metal

silver

white metal

alloy

silver-paper

bronze

Tłumaczenia

peltro

étain

Zinn

peltre

potin

κασσίτερος

tin

peltre

Zinngefäß

estaño

potin gris

stagno

Zinnkrug

zinnern

قصدير

Wymawiane jako (IPA)

/ˈpjuːtə/

Etymologia (Angielski)

Dziedziczone z średnioangielski: peutre

In summary

From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.